(Cannon Beach, Oregon) – The last three large towns on the north Oregon coast continue to ramp up the energy for summer, with plenty of outdoor events, music, food, history and theater fun.

Cannon Beach and Seaside

Fridays. Seaside Estuary Discovery Program. Learn how the tides and salt water affect our rivers. You might find them throwing out a crab pot (or reeling in a catch), testing the water, or examining a plankton tow. Seaside, Oregon. 503-338-9271.

July 1-Sept. 17. Coaster Theatre’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” This Broadway hit is one that anybody who ever was a student can relate to. Coaster Theatre. 108 N. Hemlock. Cannon Beach, Oregon. For reservations, dates and times call 503-436-1242. www.coastertheatre.com.

July 2. First Saturday Art Walk. Maps for the walk are available at participating businesses, the Seaside Chamber and Seaside Visitors Bureau. 5-7 p.m. Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-6391. www.seasidechamber.com.

July 9. Mill Ponds Adventure Day. Grab your rubber boots and join us by the Mill Ponds in Seaside for a morning of exploration and adventure. This is a great program for kids of all ages. 10 a.m.-noon. Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-9126. www.nclctrust.org.

July 15-16. Seaside Motorcycle Festival. This is a family friendly event, so the whole family can have a great time. There will be lots of motorcycles to see and lots of accessories to purchase. Downtown Seaside, Oregon. 503-298-3470.

July 16-17. Ultimate Frisbee: “Against The Grain.” 4v4 and 5v5 co-ed beach tournament. There is a party with music and refreshments on Saturday night at the American Legion Hall. Seaside, Oregon. oregonbeachultimate.com.

July 16. Wine Tasting. Featuring the wines of Patricia Green Cellars. We will be pouring a variety of Patty’s single vineyard pinot noirs and a surprise or two. 1-4 p.m. The Cellar. 1004 Marine Drive. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-6600. www.thecellaron10th.com.

July 23. Wine Tasting. Featuring wines from around the world. Here’s your chance to taste that perfect little gem that may not be so well known, but will become your new favorite. 1-4 p.m. The Cellar. 1004 Marine Drive. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-6600. www.thecellaron10th.com.

July 30. Wine Tasting. Featuring wines from Fielding Hills of East Wenatchee, Washington. We will be pouring a sampling of their highly rated cabernet, cabernet franc, merlot and syrah. 1-4 p.m. The Cellar. 1004 Marine Drive. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-6600. www.thecellaron10th.com.

July 30-31. First Annual Astoria Open Studio Tour. Local Artists invite you into their creative space. Tour maps will be available in July. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-1895. www.astoriavisualarts.org.